Arugula vs. Radish Sprouts
Nutrition comparison of Arugula and Radish Sprouts
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
arugula
versus
radish sprouts
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in arugula and radish sprouts:
- Both arugula and radish sprouts are high in Vitamin C and calcium.
- Arugula has signficantly more dietary fiber than radish sprout.
- Arugula is a great source of Vitamin A and Vitamin K.
- Arugula is an excellent source of potassium.
- Radish sprout has more thiamin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Arugula (Arugula, raw) and Radish Sprouts (Radish seeds, sprouted, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Arugula and radish sprouts contain similar amounts of calories - arugula has 25 calories per 100 grams and radish sprout has 43 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, arugula is much heavier in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to radish sprouts per calorie. Arugula has a macronutrient ratio of 50:50:0 and for radish sprouts, 28:28:45 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Arugula | Radish Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 50% | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 50% | 28% |
| Fat | ~ | 45% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both arugula and radish sprouts are low in carbohydrates - arugula has 3.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and radish sprout has 3.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Arugula has signficantly more dietary fiber than radish sprout - arugula has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and radish sprout does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Radish sprout has less sugar than arugula - arugula has 2.1g of sugar per 100 grams and radish sprout does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Arugula and radish sprouts contain similar amounts of protein - arugula has 2.6g of protein per 100 grams and radish sprout has 3.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both arugula and radish sprouts are low in saturated fat - arugula has 0.09g of saturated fat per 100 grams and radish sprout has 0.77g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both arugula and radish sprouts are high in Vitamin C. Radish sprout has 93% more Vitamin C than arugula - arugula has 15mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and radish sprout has 28.9mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Arugula is a great source of Vitamin A and it has 495% more Vitamin A than radish sprout - arugula has 119ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and radish sprout has 20ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Arugula has more Vitamin E than radish sprout - arugula has 0.43mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and radish sprout does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Arugula is a great source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than radish sprout - arugula has 108.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and radish sprout does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Radish sprout has more thiamin, niacin and Vitamin B6. Both arugula and radish sprouts contain significant amounts of riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Arugula | Radish Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.044 MG | 0.102 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.086 MG | 0.103 MG |
| Niacin | 0.305 MG | 2.853 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.437 MG | 0.733 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.073 MG | 0.285 MG |
| Folate | 97 UG | 95 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both arugula and radish sprouts are high in calcium. Arugula has 214% more calcium than radish sprout - arugula has 160mg of calcium per 100 grams and radish sprout has 51mg of calcium.
iron
Arugula has 70% more iron than radish sprout - arugula has 1.5mg of iron per 100 grams and radish sprout has 0.86mg of iron.
potassium
Arugula is an excellent source of potassium and it has 329% more potassium than radish sprout - arugula has 369mg of potassium per 100 grams and radish sprout has 86mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
flavonoids
Naturally occuring in fruits and vegetables, flavonoids are associated with many health benefits and used in a variety of medicinal and pharmaceutical applications. [2][3]
For specific flavonoid compounds, both arugula and radish sprouts contain significant amounts of kaempferol.
| Arugula | Radish Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| isorhamnetin | 4.3 mg | ~ |
| kaempferol | 34.89 mg | 21.85 mg |
| Quercetin | 7.92 mg | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, radish sprout has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than arugula per 100 grams.
| Arugula | Radish Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.17 G | 0.722 G |
| Total | 0.17 G | 0.722 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, radish sprout has more linoleic acid than arugula per 100 grams.
| Arugula | Radish Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.13 G | 0.41 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.002 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.132 G | 0.41 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Arugula (Arugula, raw) and Radish Sprouts (Radish seeds, sprouted, raw) .
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FAQ
Does arugula or radish sprouts contain more calories in 100 grams?Arugula and radish sprouts contain similar amounts of calories - arugula has 25 calories in 100g and radish sprout has 43 calories.
Is arugula or radish sprouts better for protein?
Arugula and radish sprouts contain similar amounts of protein - arugula has 2.6g of protein per 100 grams and radish sprout has 3.8g of protein.
Does arugula or radish sprouts have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both arugula and radish sprouts are low in carbohydrates - arugula has 3.7g of carbs for 100g and radish sprout has 3.6g of carbohydrates.
Does arugula or radish sprouts contain more calcium?
Both arugula and radish sprouts are high in calcium. Arugula has 210% more calcium than radish sprout - arugula has 160mg of calcium in 100 grams and radish sprout has 51mg of calcium.
Does arugula or radish sprouts contain more potassium?
Arugula is a rich source of potassium and it has 330% more potassium than radish sprout - arugula has 369mg of potassium in 100 grams and radish sprout has 86mg of potassium.